SPECIAL MEETING of the ART IN PUBLIC PLACES DEACESSION REVIEW Monday, November 22nd, 2024, at 6:30 PM In Person and Webinar Meeting Members of the JURY PANEL may participate by video conference. Public comment will be allowed in person. Speakers may only register to speak up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for participation. To register to speak, call or email AIPP Program Manager Jaime Castillo at jaime.castillo@austintexas.gov, (512) 974-7852. MEMBERS: Chair – Acia Grey: Arts Commission Liaison; Kristi-Anne Shaer: AIPP Panel Member; Peter Bonifacio: Arts Educator and author; Cristina Ginatta: Conservator CALL TO ORDER AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 5 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding the topic. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 1. 2. DISCUSSION: Policy, Procedures, Protocol overview ACTION: Review and approve proposal of North Austin Gardean Art at Rundberg YMCA for deaccession ACTION: Review and approve proposal of Transitions at Austin Airport for deaccession ACTION: Review and approve proposal of Aquifer on Second Street at Brazos for deaccession ACTION: Review and approve proposal of Nobody Writes Poetry about the Trinity on Second Street at Trinity for deaccession ACTION: Review and approve proposal of Waller Creek Shelves at the Convention Center for deaccession ACTION: Review and approve proposal of Riffs & Rhythms at the Convention Center for deaccession ACTION: Review and approve proposal of Index for Contemplation for deaccession at the Convention Center ACTION: Review and approve proposal of Macro/Micro for deaccession at the Convention Center 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please contact AIPP Program Manager Jaime Castillo at jaime.castillo@austintexas.gov or (512) 974- 7852 for additional information; TTY users' route through Relay Texas at 711.
PUBLIC NOTICE OF A MEETING TAKE NOTICE OF A BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN TO BE HELD AT HACA Central Office, 1124 S. Interstate Highway 35 To attend via Zoom: https://bit.ly/40Ky5tM Meeting ID: 811 6399 3414 Passcode: 863326 Austin, TX (512.477.4488) Thursday, November 21, 2024 12:00 PM CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM Pledge of Allegiance Citywide Advisory Board Update CONSENT AGENDA Public Communication (Note: There will be a three-minute time limitation) Items on the Consent Agenda may be removed at the request of any Commissioner and considered at another appropriate time on this agenda. Placement on the Consent Agenda does not limit the possibility of any presentation, discussion, or action at this meeting. Under no circumstances does the Consent Agenda alter any requirements under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, Texas Open Meetings Act. 1. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding the Approval of the Board Minutes Summary for the Board Meeting held on October 17, 2024 2. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding Resolution No. 02867: to adopt the Board of Commissioners Meeting Schedule for the 2025 calendar year CONSENT ITEMS ACTION ITEMS 3. Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Resolution No. 02868: Approval of Revisions to the Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan 4. Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Resolution No. 02869; Approval to Submit the 2025 Public Housing Authority (PHA) Annual Plan and 2025-2029 Five Year Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development 5. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding Resolution No. 02871: Approval of the Property Budgets for Calendar Year 2025 for Pathways at Goodrich Place and Pathways at Chalmers Courts South, East and West 6. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding Resolution No. 02866: Awarding a contract for an AI Customer Service System to RespondIT AI via Perikin Enterprises, LLC 7. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding Resolution No. 02870: Approval to award contract(s) for a total not to exceed $300,000 for landscaping and erosion control services for HACA Central Headquarters EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board may go into Executive Session (close its meeting to the public) Pursuant to: a. 551.071, Texas Gov't Code, consultations with Attorney regarding legal advice, pending or contemplated litigation; or a settlement offer; b. 551.072, Texas Gov't Code, discussion about the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property; c. 551.074, Texas Gov't Code, …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING BUILDING and FIRE BOARD OF APPEALS AGENDA Thursday November 21, 2024 @ 1:00 Pm- In Person Permitting Development Center; Conference Room 1401-1402 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr Austin, Texas 78752 Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, contact rick.arzola@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Ron Buys(R. Alter); Alan Schumann-Chair(Ellis); Ben Abzug(Velasquez); Aubrey Brasfield-V Chair(Fuentes) Jim Rumbo(Alter), Alison Satt(Madison) Oren Mitzner (Qadri) Paredes-Juarez (Vela) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the Minutes from Regular Called Meeting from August 28, 2024 PUBLIC HEARINGS for ACTION 2. Conduct a public hearing and consider approving a recommendation for the International 3. Conduct a public hearing and consider approving a recommendation for the Wildland Urban 4. Approve the 2025 Building and Fire Board of Appeals meeting schedule. Building Code (IBC) Interface Code (WUI) DISCUSSION AND ACTION FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS- ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Rick Arzola at Development Services Department, Building Inspections, at (512) 974-2417, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.
JOINT SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE HYBRID MEETING FORMAT November 20th, 2024 at 6 pm Austin Energy – Mueller Assembly Room 1111 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX 78723 Some members of the Committee may be participating by videoconference Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, email or call Rohan Lilauwala at (Rohan.lilauwala@austintexas.gov or 512-974-9394). Alternate Randall Chapman Member Kaiba White (Chair) Charlotte Davis (Vice-Chair) Genell Gary Diana Wheeler Haris Qureshi Melissa Rothrock Vacant CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Home Commission Electric Utility Commission Resource Management Commission Urban Transportation Commission Environmental Commission Zero Waste Advisory Commission Community Development Commission Austin Travis County Food Policy Board Marissa Bell Economic Prosperity Commission Water & Wastewater Commission Parks & Recreation Board Design Commission Planning Commission Austin/Travis County Public Health Commission City Council Mayor’s Representative Mayor’s Representative Mayor’s Representative Mayor’s Representative Mayor’s Representative Amy Noel Chris Maxwell-Gaines Lane Becker Vacant Vacant Natalie Poindexter Vacant Rodrigo Leal Anna Scott Yure Suarez Christopher Campbell Heather Houser For more information, please visit: www.austintexas.gov/jsc Vacant Richard Brimer Craig Nazor Miriam Garcia Rosamaria Murillo Luis Osta Lugo Vacant Ben Luckens Alberta Phillips Vacant Vacant AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from the October 23rd, 2024 meeting of the Joint Sustainability Committee. DISCUSSION Sustainability Norris, Austin Energy Marissa Bell 2. Austin Climate Equity Plan Implementation Update – Braden Latham-Jones, Office of 3. Heat Pump Survey Response and Strategy – Zach Baumer, Office of Sustainability, and Sara 4. Update from Austin-Travis County Food Plan on Food Plan Implementation Resolution - 5. Update from Austin-Travis County Public Health Commission regarding draft recommendations for Community Health Workers, goals and priorities for 2025, and public health weather-related issues and flu season – Natalie Poindexter DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Recommendation on Austin Energy Generation Plan Grant 7. Recommendation in support of the City pursuing a Low Carbon Transportation Materials FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed …
JOINT SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE HYBRID MEETING FORMAT November 20th, 2024 at 6 pm Austin Energy – Mueller Assembly Room 1111 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX 78723 Some members of the Committee may be participating by videoconference Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, email or call Rohan Lilauwala at (Rohan.lilauwala@austintexas.gov or 512-974-9394). Alternate Randall Chapman Member Kaiba White (Chair) Charlotte Davis (Vice-Chair) Genell Gary Diana Wheeler Haris Qureshi Melissa Rothrock Vacant CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Home Commission Electric Utility Commission Resource Management Commission Urban Transportation Commission Environmental Commission Zero Waste Advisory Commission Community Development Commission Austin Travis County Food Policy Board Marissa Bell Economic Prosperity Commission Water & Wastewater Commission Parks & Recreation Board Design Commission Planning Commission Austin/Travis County Public Health Commission City Council Mayor’s Representative Mayor’s Representative Mayor’s Representative Mayor’s Representative Mayor’s Representative Amy Noel Chris Maxwell-Gaines Lane Becker Vacant Vacant Natalie Poindexter Vacant Rodrigo Leal Anna Scott Yure Suarez Christopher Campbell Heather Houser For more information, please visit: www.austintexas.gov/jsc Vacant Richard Brimer Craig Nazor Miriam Garcia Rosamaria Murillo Luis Osta Lugo Vacant Ben Luckens Alberta Phillips Vacant Vacant AGENDA ADDENDUM CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES DISCUSSION 8. Discussion of process of identifying and acquiring land in accordance of City of Austin Resolution No. 20240814-024 on Creating a Dedicated Land Acquisition Fund – Charlotte Davis 9. Update from Resource Management Commission on Austin Energy's Solar for All grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency – Charlotte Davis DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please contact Rohan Lilauwala at rohan.lilauwala@austintexas.gov or 512-974-9394 for additional information; TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Joint Sustainability Committee, please email or call Rohan Lilauwala at rohan.lilauwala@austintexas.gov or 512-974-9394.
JOINT SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MEETING MINUTES October 23, 2024 The Joint Sustainability Committee convened in a hybrid meeting via videoconferencing and at City Hall. Board Members in Attendance in Person: Kaiba White, Rodrigo Leal, Marissa Bell, Chris Maxwell-Gaines, Charlotte Davis Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Amy Noel, Lane Becker, Diana Wheeler, Heather Houser, Melissa Rothrock, Anna Scott, Chris Campbell Board Members Absent: Yure Suarez, Jon Salinas, Haris Qureshi, Natalie Poindexter City Staff in Attendance: Leti Alvarez Jim Dymkowski Daniel Priest Naomi Rotramel CALL TO ORDER Chair Kaiba White called the meeting to order at 6:09 pm. 1. Approval of minutes from the September 25, 2024 meeting of the Joint Sustainability Committee. Chris Maxwell-Gaines motion, Houser seconds, passes 12-0. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 2. Presentation on low-carbon concrete – Johanna Anderson, EPA • K. White –Clarification on Federal highway/transportation departments is already utilizing concrete that’s already in the top 20% of best? o Johanna – Federal funding flows to the development of the building of highways is it goes from the federal highways department directly to state department of transportations and then they use that funding to build roads. • Bell – Procurement, curious do you imagine people utilizing these labels without limiting fair and open competition and meeting any procurement regulations that are required o Johanna – Initially you might give extra points for a product that has a label. Like any new sustainable product on the marketplace, one might set up a separate agreement for the sustainable products versus the lesser. Market availability, purchasers will have to do their due diligence and provide situation-by-situation basis. • Kaiba – Looks like this grant closes 11/25, will they be able to get something together in a month? o Johanna – In general grant programs there’s a real interest in reaching folks that are not professional grant writers so I would assume that the federal highways grant is going that way also. • Anna Scott – How to we implement this? And how to we implement faster? o Johanna – There are tools already. I would say see how the federal government is doing it. Looking at how to take the approach, prioritizing, finding partners most willing, testing out carbon concrete, see what work is being done. • K. White – You talked about standards for the environmental product declarations, should we expect that they’re automatically adhering to those standards? Are they …
Joint Sustainability Committee Resolution 20241120-XXX on Austin Energy Resource Plan WHEREAS, on August 8, 2019, the Austin City Council adopted a resolution declaring a climate emergency and calling “for an immediate emergency mobilization to restore a safe climate” and directing the city manager to take a number of steps to accelerate local greenhouse gas emissions reductions, including from Austin Energy; and WHEREAS, in 2020, the Austin City Council adopted the Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan to 2030, which states that “Austin Energy will maintain an energy supply portfolio sufficient to offset customer demand while eliminating carbon and other pollutant emissions from its electric generation facilities as rapidly as feasible within the limitations set by the Austin City Council.” and states that “and all generation resources will be carbon-free by 2035;” and WHEREAS, the Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan to 2030 also states that “Austin Energy will no longer purchase, contract for or build long-term generation or storage resources that emit new carbon”; and WHEREAS, in 2021, the Austin City Council adopted the Austin Climate Equity Plan, which includes community-wide greenhouse gas reduction goals to achieve net-zero emissions by 2040, with about 75% reduction by 2030; and WHEREAS, electrification is a key strategy for reducing and eliminating greenhouse gas emissions in many sectors and Carbon-Free electricity is needed to achieve those goals; and WHEREAS, on June 8, 2023, the Austin City Council adopted a resolution endorsing the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty and a plan for “transitioning to a 100 percent clean energy economy, phase out fossil fuel production, and invest in communities on the frontlines of environmental injustice;” and WHEREAS, ground level ozone and particulate matter air pollution in the Austin region already exceed the health-based standards set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and CAPCOG has identified that increased NOx emissions from electric generating units, including Austin Energy's power plants, as highly correlated with high local ozone measurements; and WHEREAS, the Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan to 2030 references an affordability goal and affordability remains important to many customers, but the workshops that Austin Energy hosted as part of this process to update the Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan revealed that a large majority of participants are supportive of allowing rate increases beyond the current goal of two percent per year, so long as low-income customers are shielded …
Joint Sustainability Committee Resolution 20241120-XXX on Austin Energy Resource Plan WHEREAS, on August 8, 2019, the Austin City Council adopted a resolution declaring a climate emergency and calling “for an immediate emergency mobilization to restore a safe climate” and directing the city manager to take a number of steps to accelerate local greenhouse gas emissions reductions, including from Austin Energy; and WHEREAS, in 2020, the Austin City Council adopted the Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan to 2030, which states that “Austin Energy will maintain an energy supply portfolio sufficient to offset customer demand while eliminating carbon and other pollutant emissions from its electric generation facilities as rapidly as feasible within the limitations set by the Austin City Council.” and states that “and all generation resources will be carbon-free by 2035;” and WHEREAS, the Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan to 2030 also states that “Austin Energy will no longer purchase, contract for or build long-term generation or storage resources that emit new carbon”; and WHEREAS, in 2021, the Austin City Council adopted the Austin Climate Equity Plan, which includes community-wide greenhouse gas reduction goals to achieve net-zero emissions by 2040, with about 75% reduction by 2030; and WHEREAS, electrification is a key strategy for reducing and eliminating greenhouse gas emissions in many sectors and Carbon-Free electricity is needed to achieve those goals; and WHEREAS, on June 8, 2023, the Austin City Council adopted a resolution endorsing the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty and a plan for “transitioning to a 100 percent clean energy economy, phase out fossil fuel production, and invest in communities on the frontlines of environmental injustice;” and WHEREAS, ground level ozone and particulate matter air pollution in the Austin region already exceed the health-based standards set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and CAPCOG has identified that increased NOx emissions from electric generating units, including Austin Energy's power plants, as highly correlated with high local ozone measurements; and WHEREAS, the Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan to 2030 references an affordability goal and affordability remains important to many customers, but the workshops that Austin Energy hosted as part of this process to update the Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan revealed that a large majority of participants are supportive of allowing rate increases beyond the current goal of two percent per year, so long as low-income customers are shielded …
November X, 2024 Federal Highway Administration – Low Carbon Transportation Materials Program Dear Federal Highway Administration, We are pleased to send this Letter of Commitment in support of the City of Austin’s application to the Federal Highway Administration’s Low Carbon Transportation Materials Program (LCTM) to seek reimbursement funds for eligible costs associated with activities required to develop and implement a city-wide Low Carbon Transportation Materials Procurement Program. This application supports Austin City Council Resolution No. 20230420-024, which directs the City Manager to create a plan and implement a schedule to transition the City to sustainable low-embodied carbon concrete. It also supports the Council adopted Austin Climate Equity Plan, which established a net-zero community wide greenhouse gas emission goal by 2040, and a goal of reducing embodied carbon footprint of materials used in local construction by 40% by 2030. The City of Austin’s LCTM grant application is a multi-departmental effort with stakeholders from Transportation and Public Works (TPW), Office of Sustainability (OOS), Capital Delivery Services (CDS), and Financial Services Division (FSD). The city-wide Low Carbon Transportation Materials Procurement Program will include processes for: - Collecting and verifying Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) from Texas concrete, cement, and asphalt suppliers - Developing a central database to store EPDs - Using collected EPDs and working with industry to establish a regional benchmark to determine reasonable greenhouse gas emissions thresholds for material procurement - Setting a timeline for reevaluating regional thresholds and for suppliers to resubmit EPDs - Establishing a central, city-wide transportation materials data collection system for both concrete and asphalt to track mix designs, material quantity use, and the carbon footprint related to construction material use - Establishing training for city-wide transportation materials data collection system for project - coordinators, in-house crews, and inspectors Implement performance-based concrete specifications in which concrete mixes are designed based on intended use/performance instead of prescriptive-based concrete specifications which are over designed in strength, and often involve excessive use of cement - Procuring and implementing the use of low carbon concrete, cement, and asphalt in the annual street and bridge maintenance program and in applicable capital delivery projects. We are committed to the project’s overarching mission, and supportive of all initiatives that further regional collaboration on climate. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely,
Presentation to Joint Sustainability Committee NOVEMBER 20, 2024 Agenda 01 Background & Context 02 Implementation Plan 03 Prioritization Process 04 Next Steps 05 Questions 2 Resolution 20240718-093 Resolution 20240718-093 was approved in July 2024. Staff was directed to bring two items to Council. 1. A comprehensive bond package that funds and addresses climate, infrastructure, and any other public improvements for the purpose of conducting an election no later than November 2026, and 2. A comprehensive climate implementation program of which one component is a climate bond proposition contained in the comprehensive bond package. The comprehensive climate implementation program, shall provide a detailed and thorough means for investing in our climate. Funding for this implementation program shall not be limited to general obligation bonds but should include grants, fees, utilities, general fund, cost sharing, etc. 3 Implementation Status Update 3 7 4 3 ON TRACK NEED SUPPORT OFF TRACK DATA UNAVAILABLE SUSTAINABLE BUILDINGS NATURAL SYSTEMS FOOD & PRODUCT CONSUMPTION TRANSPORTATION & LAND USE TRANSPORTATION ELECTRIFICATION Net Zero Carbon for New Buildings and 25% reduction for existing buildings Protect an additional 20,000 acres of land Ensure a more sustainable local Food System 80% of new non-residential development is in activity centers and corridors 40% of VMT is electrified Reduce Refrigerant leakage by 25% Protect 500,000 acres of farmland from development Reduce emissions from institutional purchasing by 50% By 2027, meet strategic housing blueprint goals Sufficient EV charging infrastructure to meet 40% of VMT Reduce embodied carbon of building materials by 40% By 2050, achieve 50% tree canopy cover Pursue waste reduction and meet the ARR diversion goals 50% of trips in Austin are made in a non-single occupancy vehicle Austin area is a leader in EV adoption and the industry Achieve 152,000 acre feet per year of water usage Manage City land to capture carbon 4 Comprehensive Climate Implementation Program 2-year Implementation Plan Programmatic Adjustments ● Public document with climate projects achievable between ‘25 - ‘27 ● Organizational restructure aimed at successful implementation 5 Environmental Investment Plan Joint Sustainability Committee Recommendations Projects Identified from Other Departmental Plans Project Identification Departmental Workshops to Review and Finalize 6 Building a Prioritization Tool ● Consulted with peer cities, colleagues within Urban Sustainability Directors’ Network ● Identified the C40 Action Selection and Prioritisation (ASAP) Tool ● Added criteria from Climate Equity Plan: ○ Equity Tool ○ Overarching strategies ○ Health and Housing Priorities 7 Prioritization Process …
HVAC-R CONTRACTOR STUDY Advancing high-efficiency, climate-smart heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC-R) technologies and practices in support of the Austin Climate Equity Plan. April 2024 Prepared by City of Austin HVAC Contractor Study: Contractor Engagement Plan iii Acknowledgements This report was prepared by Jen Cregar and Marisa Hanson-Lopez for the City of Austin Office of Sustainability. We are grateful to the following individuals and organizations for sharing their time and insights that informed this study. ● Jason Baker, Acme A/C & Heating ● Amanda Mortl, City of Austin Office of ● Alpha Tounkara, American Conservation & Sustainability Air Institute ● Harvey Giblin + faculty, Austin Career ● Greg Arcangeli, Austin Energy ● Aiden Cohen, Austin Energy ● Heidi Kasper, Austin Energy ● Sara Norris, Austin Energy ● Sally Phipps, Austin Energy ● Holly Prosser, Austin Energy ● Joe Teng, Austin Energy ● Tom Turner, Austin Energy Joni Zacharisen, Austin Energy Jordan Garcia, Better Service Co. Inc. Coalition ● Ted Tiffany, Building Decarbonization ● Zach Baumer, City of Austin Office of Sustainability ● ● ● Sarah Talkington, City of Austin Parks & Recreation Department ● Trey Farmer, Forge Craft Architecture + Design ● Katelynn Essig, Foundation Communities ● John Chavez, hvacMENSCH ● Al D’Andrea, McCullough Heating & Air ● Kevin DeMaster, Mitsubishi Electric Trane ● Garrett Smith, Mitsubishi Electric Trane ● Ben Lipscomb, National Comfort Institute ● Dominick Guarino, National Comfort Conditioning HVAC US LLC HVAC US LLC Institute Plumbing ● Paul Wieboldt, Tradewinds Appropriate Technologies ● Shawn Hoover, Vertex Mechanical ● Victoria Kramer, Bluebonnet AC Services, ● Roland Arrisola, Stan’s Heating, Air & City of Austin HVAC-R Contractor Study i Table of Contents Acknowledgements ....................................................................................................................................... ii Executive Summary ....................................................................................................................................... 1 Background & Purpose ................................................................................................................................. 5 Contractor Engagement Approach ............................................................................................................... 6 Findings & Recommendations ...................................................................................................................... 8 Residential Heat Pump Barriers .............................................................................................................. 10 Multifamily Heat Pump Barriers ............................................................................................................. 25 Low-GWP Refrigerant Barriers ................................................................................................................ 31 Conclusion ................................................................................................................................................... 37 Appendix A. Survey Results ....................................................................................................................... A-1 Appendix B. Peer Municipally Owned Utility Heat Pump and Heat Pump Water Heater Incentives ........ B-1 City of Austin HVAC-R Contractor Study ii Tables Table 1. Summary of Recommendations ...................................................................................................... 2 Table 2. Contractor Engagement Approach.................................................................................................. 7 Table 3. Contractor Engagement Representation ........................................................................................ 7 Table 4. Summary of Residential Heat Pump Barriers and Solutions ......................................................... 10 Table 5. Recommended Solutions to HP Upfront Cost Barrier ................................................................... 12 Table 6. Summary of Single-Family Heat Pump and Heat Pump Water …
Joint Sustainability Committee Recommendation 20241120-006 on Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan WHEREAS, on August 8, 2019, the Austin City Council adopted a resolution declaring a climate emergency and calling “for an immediate emergency mobilization to restore a safe climate” and directing the city manager to take a number of steps to accelerate local greenhouse gas emissions reductions, including from Austin Energy; and WHEREAS, in 2020, the Austin City Council adopted the Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan to 2030, which states that “Austin Energy will maintain an energy supply portfolio sufficient to offset customer demand while eliminating carbon and other pollutant emissions from its electric generation facilities as rapidly as feasible within the limitations set by the Austin City Council.” and states that “and all generation resources will be carbon-free by 2035;” and WHEREAS, the Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan to 2030 also states that “Austin Energy will no longer purchase, contract for or build long-term generation or storage resources that emit new carbon”; and WHEREAS, in 2021, the Austin City Council adopted the Austin Climate Equity Plan, which includes community-wide greenhouse gas reduction goals to achieve net-zero emissions by 2040, with about 75% reduction by 2030; and WHEREAS, electrification is a key strategy for reducing and eliminating greenhouse gas emissions in many sectors and Carbon-Free electricity is needed to achieve those goals; and WHEREAS, on June 8, 2023, the Austin City Council adopted a resolution endorsing the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty and a plan for “transitioning to a 100 percent clean energy economy, phase out fossil fuel production, and invest in communities on the frontlines of environmental injustice;” and WHEREAS, ground level ozone and particulate matter air pollution in the Austin region already exceed the health-based standards set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and CAPCOG has identified that increased NOx emissions from electric generating units, including Austin Energy's power plants, as highly correlated with high local ozone measurements; and WHEREAS, the Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan to 2030 references an affordability goal and affordability remains important to many customers, but the workshops that Austin Energy hosted as part of this process to update the Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan revealed that a large majority of participants are supportive of allowing rate increases beyond the current goal of two percent per year, so long as …
JOINT SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MEETING MINUTES November 20, 2024 The Joint Sustainability Committee convened in a hybrid meeting via videoconferencing and at Austin Energy Headquarters. Board Members in Attendance in Person: Kaiba White, Chris Maxwell-Gaines, Charlotte Davis, Anna Scott, Marissa Bell, Haris Qureshi Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Diana Wheeler, Amy Noel, Lane Becker, Rodrigo Leal, Christopher Campbell, Heather Houser Board Members Absent: Yure Suarez, Natalie Poindexter, Melissa Rothrock City Staff in Attendance: Zach Baumer, Braden Latham-Jones, Angela Baucom, Sara Norris, Amy Everhart, Lisa Martin CALL TO ORDER Chair Kaiba White called the meeting to order at 6:07 pm. 1. Approval of minutes from the October 23rd, 2024 meeting of the Joint Sustainability Committee. • Commissioners request edits: o Notation standardization o Discussion item #5 of land acquisition has no content underneath it. Please revise to say “the committee discussed the item” in lieu of leaving it blank o Clean up the consistency of how the commissioners are referred to (first initial and last name, or other). Please standardize throughout. • Approved 12-0 on Qureshi motion, Maxwell-Gaines second. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Recommendation in support of the city pursuing a Low Carbon Transportation Materials Grant (moved up from 7) a. City is pursuing this. Discussion of letter in support. Vote would be to add the JSC to the letter with the intention of having other local organizations sign on as well. Due date is Monday. b. Diana Wheeler moves to approve JSC signing onto letter and Anna seconds c. Unanimous approval 3. Recommendation on Austin Energy Generation Plan (moved up from 6) a. Lisa Martin with AE presented: Resource Generation Plan last one was adopted in 2020 and a lot of new risks have been identified, including growth in population, data centers and AI, changes in weather and climate impacts, and changes in the ERCOT market. Council in 2022 directed AE to update the plan, and since then AE has been working on the process to update it along with a 40 member stakeholder group representing a diverse group of Austinites to move towards meeting the full range of needs in a reliable and affordable way. The plan will be published and shared next week in draft form and will be voted on by council in December. The plan itself focused on addressing risks by starting with prioritizing customer energy solutions. Once those are maximized, looking at how …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING ELECTRIC BOARD Wednesday November 20 @ 10:00 AM- In Person PERMITTING DEVELOPMENT CENTER/ 1st FLOOR, CONF RM 1401-1402 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR AUSTIN, TEXAS Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, contact rick.arzola@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Gabriel Flores-Chair (Fuentes); Delwin Goss (Velasquez); David Johnson- V Chair (Madison), Victoria Shope (R.Alter), Ben Brenneman (A.Alter), Deschaine, David (Pool); Christian Spies(Kelly); Michael Grant (Qadri); Joel Cochren(Page) Rogelio Wallace (Vela) Kenny King(Watson) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES- 1. Approve the minutes of the Electrical Board Regular Called Meeting from August 21st , DISCUSSION 2. Austin Energy Technical Advisory Panel, its function, and responsibilities in the Austin Criteria Manual. 3. Austin Energy Technical Advisory Panel for discussion on its review on service 2024. equipment. 4. Discussion on enforcement of Electrical Registration 80.38 5. Commercial Plan Review update; Submittals, on time ratio and staffing. 6. Building and Trade Contractor Service update; permit application process, turnaround 7. Commercial and Residential Inspection update on staff vacancies and timely inspections. times and staffing DISCUSSION AND ACTION 8. Approve a recommendation for 2025 Electrical Board Schedule FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Rick Arzola at Development Services Department, Building Inspections, at (512) 974-2417, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.
Regular Called Meeting of the Economic Prosperity Commission Tuesday, November 20, 2024, 6:30pm City Hall, Boards & Commissions Room 1101 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas Some members of the Economic Prosperity Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Ryan Sperling, 512- 874-3568, ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Michael Nahas, Chair (D4, Vela) Rodrigo Cantu (D5, Ryan Alter) Aaron Gonzales (D9, Qadri) Amy Noel (D7, Pool) Amy Rister (D6, Kelly) Ofelia Zapata (D2, Fuentes) Luis Osta Lugo, Vice Chair (D8, Ellis) Laura Dixon (Mayor Watson) Kelsey Hitchingham (D10, Alison Alter) Christina Ponder (D1, Harper-Madison) Raquel Valdez Sanchez (D3, Velásquez) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Economic Prosperity Commission Regular Meeting on October 16, 2024, Approve the minutes of the Economic Prosperity Commission Special Called Meeting on July 19, 2023 and Regular Meeting on October 19, 2022. 2. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discussion and possible action on setting deadlines for working group outputs. 4. Approve the formation of a working group to investigate childcare costs and regulations in Austin compared to other Texas cities. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 5. Update from the Global Business Expansion working group regarding scheduling future working group meetings and its research on potential changes to the city’s Chapter 380 agreements. 6. Update from the Small Business working group regarding scheduling its next working group meeting and opportunities to support the Small Business division with marketing, community engagement, and language accessibility. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please contact Ryan Sperling, Office of the …
ECONOMIC PROSPERITY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, October 16, 2024 The Economic Prosperity Commission convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at 301 W. 2nd Street, Room 1101, Austin, Texas. Chair Michael Nahas called the Economic Prosperity Commission Meeting to order at 6:37 p.m. • Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance in Person: Nahas, Osta Lugo, Cantu, Gonzales, Rister • Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Noel PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Economic Prosperity Commission Regular Called Meeting on September 18, 2024. The minutes were approved on Chair Nahas’ motion without objection on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Dixon, Hitchingham, Ponder, Valdez Sanchez, and Zapata were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation and overview of Rally Austin, formerly the Austin Economic Development Corporation. Presented by David Colligan, Chief Operating Officer, Rally Austin. Presentation provided by David Colligan, Chief Operating Officer, Rally Austin. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Approve the 2025 regular meeting schedule of the Economic Prosperity Commission. The 2025 regular meeting schedule of the Economic Prosperity Commission was approved on Commissioner Rister’s motion, Vice Chair Osta Lugo’s second on a 6-0 1 vote. Commissioners Dixon, Hitchingham, Ponder, Valdez Sanchez, and Zapata were absent. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 4. Update from the Global Business Expansion working group regarding its research on childcare regulations, potential changes to the city’s Chapter 380 agreements, and scheduling future working group meetings. Update provided by Commissioner Rister. Update from the Redevelopment working group regarding scheduling its next working group meeting. Update provided by Vice Chair Osta Lugo. Update from the Small Business working group regarding opportunities to support the Small Business division with marketing, community engagement, and language accessibility, as well as scheduling its next working group meeting. Update provided by Commissioner Gonzales. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Deadlines for working group outputs. Splitting of Global Business Expansion working group into Global Business Expansion and Childcare working groups. The meeting was adjourned on Vice Chair Osta Lugo’s motion, Commissioner Gonzales’ second at 7:51 P.M. on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Dixon, Hitchingham, Ponder, Valdez Sanchez, and Zapata were absent. ********** 5. 6. 2
Economic Prosperity Commission REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, October 19, 2022, 6:30 pm The Economic Prosperity Commission convened in a REGULAR CALLED meeting on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701. Vice Chair Kirsha Haverlah called the Economic Prosperity Commission meeting to order at 6:30 pm. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Vice Chair Kirsha Haverlah, Micahel Nahas Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Preston Tom, Amy Noel, Ryan Kurtz, Shayna Brown Absent: Chair Kelsey Hitchingham, Christiana Ponder, Nathan Ryan, Will Townsend Vacancy: District 3 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Chase Wright speaking from Springdale Park Neighbors APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1.Approve the minutes of the Economic Prosperity Commission Regular Meeting on September 21, 2022. Minutes from the 9/21/2022 meeting approved on Michael Nahas’s motion, Preston Tom’s second. Vote 6-0 to approve. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2.Staff briefing regarding new commission members. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3.Discussion and possible action for 2023 Meeting Schedule Motion to establish 2023 calendar for third Wednesday of each month at 6:30pm on Michael Nahas’s motion, Ryan Kurtz’s second. Vote 6-0 to approve. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 4.Update from Intercommission working group 5.Update from Joint Sustainability Commission member report 6.Update from Reproductive Health working group Vice Chair Kirsha Haverlah adjourned the Economic Prosperity Commission meeting at 7:50pm. These minutes were approved at the (date) (member)’ s motion, (member) second on a (X-Y) vote.
ECONOMIC PROSPERITY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, July 19, 2023 The Economic Prosperity Commission convened in a Regular Called meeting on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. CALL TO ORDER Chair Hitchingham called the Economic Prosperity Commission to order at 6:46 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Kelsey Hitchingham (10); Tina Cannon (9) Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Jessica Coronado (3); Amy Noel (7); Christiana Ponder (1); Benjamin Salazar (2) Absent: Ben Brenneman (5); Laura Dixon (M); Vice Chair Michael Nahas (4); William Townsend (6) Vacancy: District 8 Staff in Attendance: Susana Carbajal, Deputy Director, Economic Development; Matthew Schmidt, Staff Liaison PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Economic Prosperity Commission meeting on March 27, 2023 and February 15, 2023. The motion to approve the February 15th meeting minutes was approved on Commissioner Salazar’s motion and Commissioner Ponder’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Brenneman, Dixon, Nahas, and Townsend were absent. The motion to approve the March 27th meeting minutes was approved on Commissioner Coronado’s motion and Commissioner Salazar’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Brenneman, Dixon, Nahas, and Townsend were absent. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: 3. Discussion and possible action on 2023 priorities, including review of current Commission priorities, review of Commission work in 2021-22, current working groups, and possible future working groups (Chair Hitchingham) Commissioners began discussion on establishing 2023 priorities and realignment of future working groups with commission mission. Discussion and possible action on Joint Sustainability Commission next steps and membership (Chair Hitchingham) The motion to approve the Commissioner Noel as EPC representative and Commissioner Ponder as alternate representative on the Joint Sustainability Committee meeting minutes was approved on Commissioner Hitchingham’s motion and Commissioner Cannon’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Brenneman, Dixon, Nahas, and Townsend were absent. DISCUSSION Update on Inter-Commission Working Group Commissioner Noel provided Inter-Commission Working Group and requested removal from agenda. Remind all board and commission members to update their Multi-factor Authentication by July 31 Commissioner Hitchingham provided multi-factor authentication reminder. Announce August meeting location is City of Austin Permitting and Development Center (6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive) Commissioner Hitchingham informed staff of next meeting on Wednesday, August 16th at 6:30PM at the City of Austin Permitting and Development Center. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 7. Discuss possible future agenda items Commissioners discussed future agenda items. Chair …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the DOWNTOWN COMMISSION November 20, 2024, 5:30 p.m. City of Austin Permitting and Development Center, Room 1405 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr Austin, Texas 78752 Some members of the Downtown Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for register, please contact Christi Vitela at remote participation by Christi.Vitela@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-2792. telephone. To CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: August Harris, Chair Ralph E. Ishmael Jr, Vice Chair Peter Breton David Carroll Liz Coufal Mike Lavigne Kimberly Levinson Tania Ortega Charles Peveto Sania Shifferd VACANT (District 6) Amy Mok (Arts Commission) Anne Charlotte Patterson (Music Commission) Spencer Schumacher (Urban Transportation) Carl Larosche (Historic Landmark Commission) VACANT (Design Commission) VACANT (Public Safety Commission) CALL TO ORDER AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2024. 1. Approve the minutes of the Downtown Commission regular meeting on October 16, DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation on benchmarking downtown plans in comparable cities by Melissa Barry, Chief Program Officer, Downtown Austin Alliance, and discussion of the update to the Downtown Austin Plan. 3. Presentation on the Great Streets Plan by Jill Amezcua, Program Manager II, Planning Department. 4. Presentation on the Congress Avenue Urban Design Initiative by Laura Dierenfield, Division Manager, Austin Transportation and Public Works. 5. Approve the formation of a Working Group to contribute input to the update of the DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Downtown Austin Plan. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Christi Vitela at the Office of the City Clerk, at (512) 974-2792 for additional information; TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Downtown Commission, please contact Christi Vitela at christi.vitela@austintexas.gov or (512) …
Downtown Commission Meeting Minutes Wednesday, October 16, 2024 DOWNTOWN COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, October 16, 2024 The Downtown Commission convened the regular meeting on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at 301 W. 2nd Street in hybrid meeting format. COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE August Harris, Chair Ralph E Ishmael Jr., Vice-Chair David Carroll Kimberly Levinson Sania D. Shifferd COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE REMOTELY Liz Coufal Mike Lavigne CALL TO ORDER Chair Harris called the meeting of the Downtown Commission to order at 5:30 pm. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES September 18, 2024. 1. Approve the minutes of the Downtown Commission regular called meeting on The minutes from the meeting on September 18, 2024, were approved on Commissioner Levinson’s motion, Vice Chair Ishmael’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioner Lavigne was off the dais. Commissioners Breton and Ortega were absent. DISCUSSION ITEM Downtown Commission Meeting Minutes Wednesday, October 16, 2024 1. Presentation regarding the Austin Core Transportation Plan by Cole Kitten, Division Manager, Austin Transportation and Public Works Department. The presentation was given by Cole Kitten, Division Manager, Austin Transportation and Public Works Department. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Approve the Downtown Commission’s 2025 Regular Meeting Schedule. The motion to approve the Downtown Commission’s 2025 Regular Meeting Schedule was approved on Commissioner Levinson’s motion, Commissioner Shifferd’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Breton and Ortega were absent. 3. Approve a Recommendation to Council regarding the Equity Based Preservation Plan. Discussed. No action taken. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Congress Urban Design Initiative (Coufal, Levinson) New/Old 6th Street Initiative (Coufal, Levinson) Austin Light Rail Update from Project Connect (Harris, Levinson) ADJOURNMENT Chair Harris adjourned the meeting at 6:17 pm without any objection.
Downtown Plan: Peer Downtown Case Studies November 2024 Today’s Goal • Share some preliminary takeaways from conversations with peer downtowns Identify what additional information would be helpful as we begin the Downtown Austin Plan • Peer Downtowns Case Studies as of Nov. 2024 Downtown Dallas – 360 Plan (2011/2017 update) Downtown Atlanta Master Plan – (2017) Downtown Calgary – Greater Downtown Plan (2021) Downtown Denver – Downtown Area Plan (2007/currently in update) Key Themes/Lessons : • Office vacancies major factor driving updates • Keep the plan high level to make it durable • Plan ahead for implementation resources • Importance of scoping beyond downtown • Make the economic case for downtown • Deepen the network of champions for the plan - go beyond downtown Downtown Dallas Project Schedule Source: The 360 Plan, 2017: https://downtowndallas360.com/360-plan-2017/ Downtown Dallas – Implementation Matrix Example Project Schedule Source: The 360 Plan, 2017: https://downtowndallas360.com/360-plan-2017/ Downtown Atlanta Source: https://www.atlantadowntown.com/initiatives/plan-downtown-atl The plan identifies over 100 strategies for Downtown and the strategies are organized into 6 categories. Downtown Calgary Source: Calgary’s Greater Downtown Plan Roadmap to reinvention, page 29 2007 Denver Area Plan Source: https://www.downtowndenver.com/initiativ es-and-planning/2007-downtown-area- plan/ Discussion • What aspects of this research would be helpful to share in more detail for the DAP update? • What other downtowns might we look at? • Specific topics that would be helpful for deeper dive? • Questions you might have?
Great Streets Program Update Presentation Agenda - Demographics - Existing Conditions Analysis - Community engagement - Great Streets light pole Demographics Population Increase 2010-2020 Downtown Austin City of Austin Downtown Austin Inhabitants: % of Austin Residents Living Downtown Source: 2022 ACS Five-Year Estimates Source: 2022 ACS Five-Year Estimates Housing Statistics Downtown Austin Source: DDA State of Downtown Report 2022 Existing Conditions Analysis • Completed inventory of Great Streets elements • Condition of Great Streets elements • Top 3 streetscape elements • Bottom 3 streetscape elements • Planters • Signs • Sidewalk cafes • Trash receptacles • Benches • Tree/paver grates Create Champions & Supporters Generate Diverse Ideas & Solutions Identify and Unpack the Problem(s) Find Opportunities for Alignment & Collaboration Evaluate Implementation Processes Engagement & Outreach • 1-on-1 personal conversations • Round table meetings • Topical focus groups • Small-group workshops • Interactive public art and tactical urbanism installations • Strategic departmental and external supporters Great Streets Light Pole • Great Streets light pole redesign and purchase • Update current design of Great Streets light pole IMAGE Great Streets Update Process Phase 1: Analysis Phase 2: Vision Phase 3: Scoping Phase 4: Production •Existing Conditions •Review of relevant plans •Public Involvement •Stakeholder meetings •Scope of Work •Deliverables •Compiling Feedback •Draft Plan •Review •Draft Deliverables Reviews and Approval •Public Review •Final Deliverable Approved by Council Next Steps • Community engagement • Update Great Streets Plan and Standards
CONGRESS AVENUE URBAN DESIGN INITIATIVE Downtown Commission Briefing | November 20, 2024 TODAY’S TOPICS • About the CAUDI Vision Plan • Review of the full build scenario (unfunded) • Review of the proposed first phase from Cesar Chavez St. to 11th St. • 100 Block • 200, 300, 400, 600 Blocks • Rebalancing the Avenue • 500 Block • Plaza Concept • Motor Vehicle Access • 700 & 800 Blocks • 900 & 1000 Blocks • Invitation to Share Feedback OVERVIEW of the VISION PLAN "Congress Avenue, often called the "Main Street of Texas," is one of the most iconic, historic and lively streets in Austin. The Congress Avenue Urban Design Initiative (CAUDI) envisions a transformative urban design, placemaking, and implementation strategy for Congress Avenue between Riverside Dr. and 11th St.” “The goal of this effort is to create a multifunctional complete street with a dynamic public realm that contributes to Downtown Austin's evolution as a sustainable mixed- use downtown and supports Austin's identity as a unique and iconic cultural city." FULL BUILD SCENARIO (UNFUNDED) 4 11/20/20 24 5 100 BLOCK 11/20/20 24 6 200 - 600 BLOCK 7 FULL BUILD CROSS SECTION: 200-400 & 600 BLOCKS 8 700 BLOCK 9 FULL BUILD CROSS SECTION: 700 BLOCK 10 FULL BUILD PLAZA CONCEPT: 7th ST. - 11th ST. 11 PROPOSED FIRST PHASE: CESAR CHAVEZ ST. – 11TH ST. Initial funding through the 2020 Mobility Bond Program 12 CROSS SECTION: 100 BLOCK Plan view of the proposed 100 block 13 200, 300, 400, 600 BLOCKS 14 REBALANCING THE AVENUE Funded first phase cross section at the 200, 300, 400 and 600 block. Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding. • Opens a 25-30 feet pedestrian amenity zone on both sides of Congress Avenue • Maintains left turn lanes at Cesar Chavez St., 5th St. and 6th St. • Upgrades bikeway barrier quality and consistency • Maintains ADA accessible parking or relocates it nearby • • Considers contextual factors for maintaining or adding on-street parking where necessary • Impacts 0.27% of existing downtown parking and 1.5% of on-street parking Leverages wayfinding solutions to direct people to available on and off-street parking supply Parking, Wayfinding & Street Patios 15 CROSS SECTION: 500 BLOCK Plan view of the proposed 500 block 16 PLAZA CONCEPT: 7th ST. - 11th ST. 17 MOTOR VEHICLE ACCESS Summary of Changes • Motor vehicle movements would end at 7th …
Downtown Commission Meeting Minutes Wednesday, November 20, 2024 DOWNTOWN COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, November 20, 2024 The Downtown Commission convened the regular meeting on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in hybrid meeting format. COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE August Harris, Chair Ralph E Ishmael Jr., Vice-Chair Peter Breton Charles Peveto David Carroll Kimberly Levinson Anne-Charlotte Patterson Sania D. Shifferd COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE REMOTELY Liz Coufal Jennifer Franklin Amy Mok CALL TO ORDER Chair Harris called the meeting of the Downtown Commission to order at 5:36 pm. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 16, 2024. 1. Approve the minutes of the Downtown Commission regular called meeting on October The minutes from the meeting on October 16, 2024, were approved on Vice Chair Ishmael’s motion, Commissioner Levinson’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Lavigne was absent. Downtown Commission Meeting Minutes DISCUSSION ITEMS Wednesday, November 20, 2024 2. Presentation on benchmarking downtown plans in comparable cities by Melissa Barry, Chief Program Officer, Downtown Austin Alliance, and discussion of the update to the Downtown Austin Plan. The presentation was made by Melissa Barry, Chief Program Officer, Downtown Austin Alliance. 3. Presentation on the Great Streets Plan by Jill Amezcua, Program Manager II, Planning Department. The presentation was made by Jill Amezcua, Program Manager II, Planning Department. 4. Presentation on the Congress Avenue Urban Design Initiative by Laura Dierenfield, Division Manager, Austin Transportation and Public Works. The presentation was made by Laura Dierenfield, Division Manager, Austin Transportation and Public Works. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Approve the formation of a Working Group to contribute input to the update of the Downtown Austin Plan. The motion to approve the formation of a Working Group to contribute input to the update of the Downtown Austin Plan was approved on Commissioner Levinson’s motion, Commissioner Peveto’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner Coufal was off the dais. Commissioner Lavigne was absent. Vice Chair Ishmael, Commissioners Levinson, Peveto and Shifferd were added to the working group without objection. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Waterloo Greenway (Harris, Levinson) ADJOURNMENT Chair Harris adjourned the meeting at 7:25 pm without any objection. The minutes were approved at the December 18, 2024, meeting on Commissioner Levinson’s motion, Vice Chair Ishmael’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioner Shifferd was off the dais. Commissioners Carroll and Lavigne were absent.
REGULAR MEETING of the COMMISSION ON VETERAN AFFAIRS Wednesday, Nov 20, 2024 7:00 PM – Adjournment City of Austin Permitting & Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Room 1401/1402 Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the Commission on Veteran Affairs may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, email the board liaison at Jesus.Simental@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Michael Mcinerney, Chair Amber Schleuning, Vice Chair Christopher Wilson William Dahlstrom Maria Brown-Spence Armando Gonzales Patrick Bissett Mark Balch Philip Reichert Curtis Wyman Gustavo Ramirez CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION APPROVAL OF MINUTES 16, 2024. AGENDA 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission on Veteran Affairs Regular Meeting of October DISCUSSION ITEMS DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT 2. Discussion and possible action on establishing a working group to set goals for next year including budget proposals, special topics, and guest speakers. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Jesus Simental at (512) 974-7742 or jesus.simental@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.
COMMISSION ON VETERAN AFFAIRS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, Nov 20, 2024 The COMMISSION ON VETERANS AFFAIRS convened in a REGULAR Meeting on WEDNESDAY, November 20, 2024, at the City of Austin Permitting & Development Center at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Austin, TX 78752. Chair MICHAEL MCINERNEY called the COMMISSION ON VETERANS AFFAIRS MEETING to order at 7:00pm CST. Commissioners in Attendance: Michael Mcinerney (Chair) Curtis Wyman Armando Gonzales Gustavo Ramirez Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Patrick Bissett Christopher Wilson Amber Schleuning William Dahlstrom Commissioners Absent: Maria Brown-Spence Philip Reichert Mark Balch Staff in Attendance: Jesus Simental – Veterans Administrator, Office of Civil Rights PUBLIC COMMUNICATION – GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. The minutes from the meeting of 10/16/2024 were approved on Commissioner Curt Wyman’s motion, second by Armando Gonzales on a 8-0 vote. Commissioner Maria Brown-Spence, Mark Balch, and Philip Reichert were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussed and established working group comprised of Commissioner William Dahlstrom, Commissioner Christopher Wilson, Commissioner Amber Schleuning, Commissioner Armando Gonzales, and Chair Michael Mcinerney to discuss goals for next year including budget proposals, special topics, and guest speakers. Commissioner Curt Wyman discussed the possibility of having the Veterans Commission participate in next years Veterans Day parade. The work group was established on a 10-0 vote, Commissioner Maria Brown-Spence, Mark Balch, and Philip Reichert were absent. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 3. Discussion on establishing a Veterans Commission social media page. Discussion on securing city council support. Discussion on establishing a veterans employee resource group. Discussion on status of program manager position and proposal to stand up a veteran resource center and office. ADJOURNMENT END: 7:29 PM 4. Chair M. Mcinerney made the motion to adjourn, A. Gonzales second the motion. Pass unanimously 8-0. Commissioner Maria Brown-Spence, Mark Balch, and Philip Reichert were absent. The minutes were approved at the 18 Dec 2024 meeting on Commissioner’s Patrick Bissett’s motion, Christopher Wilson second on a 6-0 vote, Maria Brown-Spence, Mark Balch, and Philip Reichert Michael Mcinerney, and William Dahlstrom were absent.
Regular Called Meeting of the Bond Oversight Commission November 20, 2024, 2:00 P.M to 4:00 P.M Austin City Hall, Boards & Commissions Room 1101 301 W 2nd Street, Austin TX 78701 Some members of the BOARD/COMMISSION may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Nicole Hernandez, 512-974-7644, nicole.hernandez@austintexas.gov CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: John Mc Nabb, Chair Nicole Wren, Vice Chair Zachary Bird Charles Curry Ramiro Diaz JC Dwyer AGENDA CALL TO ORDER Stephen Gonzalez Francoise Luca Edward McHorse Santiago Rodriguez Kenneth Standley PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES October 16, 2024. 1. Approval of the minutes of the Regular meeting of the Bond Oversight Commission on 2. Staff briefing from the Transportation and Public Works Department on the bond Staff Briefings programs DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Approval of the 2025 Bond Oversight Commission Revised Meeting Schedule FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Nicole Hernandez, Capital Delivery Department, at 512-974-7644, for additional information; TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Bond Oversight Commission, please contact Nicole Hernandez at 512-974-7644.
BOND OVERSIGHT COMMISION 2025 MEETING SCHEDULE January January 15, 2025 • Presenter Capital Delivery Services on 2026 Bond Election Overview February February 19, 2025 • Presenter Affordable Housing March March 19, 2025 • No Meeting Spring Break April May June July April 16, 2025 • Presenter Health and Human Services May 21, 2025 • Presenter Watershed Protection June 18, 2025 • Presenter Financial Services Dept. July 16, 2025 • No meeting Summer Break August August 20, 2025 • EDD Art in Public Places/Maybe TBD September September 17, 2025 • Presenter Fire /EMS October October 15, 2025 • Presenter Parks and Recreation November November 19, 2025 • Presenter Transportation Public Works December December 17, 2025 • No meeting Winter Break
C I T Y O F A U S T I N | N o v e m b e r 2 0 , 2 0 2 4 Bond Oversight Commission Bond Oversight Commission C I T Y O F A U S T I N | N o v e m b e r 2 0 , 2 0 2 4 Bond Oversight Commission I T E M 2 Transpor tation and Mobility Bond Oversight Commission 2016 – Proposition 1 2018 – Proposition G 2020 – Proposition B P r e s e n t e r s : Anna Martin, Transportation and Public Works Eric Bailey, Capital Delivery Services C I T Y O F A U S T I N | N o v e m b e r 2 0 , 2 0 2 4 B o n d O v e r s i g h t C o m m i s s i o n | p g . 3 2016 - PROPOSITION 1 Transportation and Mobility BOND BALANCES Voter-approved $720,000,000 Appropriated Bond Oversight Commission $720,000,000 Appropriated $64,767,539 $73,021,220 Encumbered 100% 96% 53% Committed Committed Spent Committed Available Data thru Fiscal Year 2024 Data thru Fiscal Year 2023 Q1 $438,797,587 $307,082,826 $503,565,126 $380,104,046 $216,434,874 $339,895,954 C I T Y O F A U S T I N | N o v e m b e r 2 0 , 2 0 2 4 B o n d O v e r s i g h t C o m m i s s i o n | p g . 4 2018 - PROPOSITION G Transportation Infrastructure 2020 - PROPOSITION B Transportation Infrastructure BOND BALANCES Voter-approved $160,000,000 $460,000,000 Appropriated Bond Oversight Commission $460,000,000 $160,000,000 Appropriated Appropriated $10,164,592 $27,661,039 $78,792,432 $2,846,131 Encumbered 100% 46% Committed $117,870,538 $16,882,166 $196,662,970 $45,152,159 $263,337,030 $414,847,874 100% 10% Committed Spent Committed Available Data thru Fiscal Year 2023 Q1 Data thru Fiscal Year 2024 $100,000,508 $46,553,718 $110,165,100 $74,214,757 $48,834,900 $85,785,243 C I T Y O F A U S T I N | N o v e m b e r 2 0 , 2 0 2 4 B o n d O v e r s i g h t C o m m i s s i o n | p g . 5 2016 BOND Transportation and Mobility Austin voters approved $720 million in bonds in 2016 …
REGULAR MEETING of the ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2024, 6:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Zoning and Platting Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely. Registration no later than 2 PM the day of the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. For more information on public comment, please see the agenda section “Speaker Registration.” Please contact Ella Garcia, Staff Liaison, for questions regarding speaker registration at LandUseLiaison@austintexas.gov or by phone at 512-978-0821. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Hank Smith – Chair (District 8) Betsy Greenberg – Vice-Chair (District 6) Carrie Thompson – Secretary (District 10) Alejandra Flores – Parliamentarian (District 5) Scott Boone (District 1) Felix De Portu (District 4) David Fouts (District 2) William D. Floyd (Mayor’s Representative) Ryan Puzycki (District 7) Lonny Stern (District 3) Taylor Major (District 9) EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Zoning and Platting Commission will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on this agenda. The commission may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER Executive Liaison: Joi Harden, 512-974-1617 Staff Liaison: Ella Garcia, 512-978-0821 Attorney: Steven Maddoux, 512-974-6080 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first four speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on October 15, 2024. PUBLIC HEARINGS C14-2024-0148 - 4007 Bunny Run; District 10 4007 Bunny Run, St. Stephens Creek Watershed 2. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: James H. & Kathy A Johnstone Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Jim Johnstone I-RR to SF-1 Recommended Cynthia Hadri, 512-974-7620, cynthia.hadri@austintexas.gov Planning Department C14-2024-0142 - 1001 West Howard Lane; District 7 1001 W. Howard Lane, Walnut Creek 3. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: SL PROJECT TEXAS 2 LP (Travis Eickenhorst) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Land Use Solutions (Michele Haussmann) CS to LI-CO Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 10 ZONING TO: SF-1 CASE: C14-2024-0148 – 4007 Bunny Run ZONING FROM: I-RR ADDRESS: 4007 Bunny Run SITE AREA: 1.032 acres (44, 953 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: James H. & Kathy A. Johnstone AGENT: Jim Johnstone CASE MANAGER: Cynthia Hadri 512-974-7620, Cynthia.hadri@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommendation is to grant Single - Family Residence (Large Lot) (SF-1) district zoning. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: November 19, 2024: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is 1.032 acres, developed with one single family residence, has access to Bunny Run (level 1), and is designated interim-rural residence (I-RR). The property has single family residences (I-RR & I-SF-2) to the north, south and west, Bridge Point Elementary (I-RR and LO) to the east, commercial office (PUD) to the north, south and west and Lake Austin (LA) to the west. Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map) and B (Aerial View). Staff is recommending single-family residence (large lot) (SF-1) zoning district because it would allow for permanent zoning, the owner is seeking to add more housing to the site in an area characterized as single family. C14-2024-0148 2 BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. The single-family residence (large lot) zoning district is the designation for a low density single-family residential use on a lot that is a minimum of 10,000 square feet. An SF-1 district designation may be applied to a use on land with sloping terrain or environmental limitations that preclude standard lot size or to a use in an existing residential development on a lot that is 10,000 square feet or more. Up to three units are permitted under single- family residential development standards. 2. Zoning should allow for reasonable use of the property. ZONING I-RR I-RR, I-SF-2 and PUD I-RR and PUD I-RR and LO I-SF-2, PUD and LA LAND USES Single Family Single Family and Church Single Family and Religious Assembly Bridge Point Elementary School Single Family and Lake Austin Staff is recommending single-family residence (large lot) (SF-1) zoning district because the area is characterized as single family. The applicant is seeking to add more housing to the site and would allow for reasonable use of the property. EXISTING ZONING AND LAND USES: Site North South East West NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING AREA: N/A WATERSHED: St. …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET TO: LI-CO DISTRICT: 7 CASE: C14-2024-0142 (1001 West Howard Lane) ADDRESS: 1001 W. Howard Lane ZONING FROM: CS SITE AREA: 10.181 acres (443,484.3 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: SL PROJECT TEXAS 2 LP (Travis Eickenhorst) APPLICANT/AGENT: Land Use Solutions (Michele Haussmann) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends LI-CO, Limited Industrial-Conditional Overlay Combining District, zoning. The conditional overlay will prohibit Basic Industry, Recycling Center, Resource Extraction, and Stockyards uses on the property. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: November 19, 2024 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: C14-2024-0142 2 ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is a 10+ acre lot that is developed with a one-story industrial warehouse that fronts onto West Howard Lane. The tracts of land to the east are zoned CS and CS-CO and contain office/warehouse uses. To the west, there is a commercial center zoned CS that contains retail and restaurant uses. Across Howard Lane to the north, there is multifamily development in the county. The land to the south contains a detention pond and a Capital Metro park and ride facility zoned CS. The applicant is requesting a rezoning of this lot to permit the General Warehousing and Distribution use to allow for outdoor storage on the site (please see Applicant’s Request Letter- Exhibit C). Through a proposed conditional overlay, the applicant is requesting to prohibit the more intensive industrial uses: Basic Industry, Recycling Center, Resource Extraction, and Stockyards uses on the property. The staff recommends LI-CO, Limited Industrial-Conditional Overlay Combining District, zoning. The property meets the intent of the LI base district as it is located on a large 10-acre site with frontage on a Level 3/arterial roadway. The site under consideration is surrounded by commercial zoning and uses to the south, east and west. There are industrial developments along this portion of Howard Lane zoned LI-CO and LI-PDA to the east. This lot is within Tech Ridge Neighborhood Center, is adjacent to Howard Lane/Gregg Activity Center and is 0.27 miles from Lamar Boulevard Activity Center as designated on the Growth Concept Map in the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan. There are transportation options available in this area as this site is adjacent to bus stops (ID # 5345 - 1101 Howard/Center Line, ID # 5374 - 1000 Howard/Center Line) along West Howard Lane and there are Metro Rapid bus routes along West Howard Lane to …
MEMORANDUM **************************************************************************** TO: Zoning and Platting Commission Members FROM: Jonathan Tomko Planning Department DATE: November 13, 2024 RE: (C14-2024-0069) AM Station Postponement Request **************************************************************************** The case above has been scheduled for the November 19, 2024, Zoning and Platting Commission hearing. Staff would like to request a postponement of the above-mentioned case to December 3, 2024 to continue the review of this case. The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Zoning and Platting Commission policy.
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET TO: LR DISTRICT: 5 CASE: C14-2024-0150 – HCISD High School ADDRESS: The west side of South Turnersville Road, approximately 1,435 linear feet south of its intersection with Turnersville Road and North Turnersville Road ZONING FROM: I-RR SITE AREA: 93.209 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Hays Consolidated Independent School District (Max Cleaver) AGENT: Jackson Walker LLP, (Pamela Madere) CASE MANAGER: Nancy Estrada (512-974-7617, nancy.estrada@austintexas.gov) The Staff recommendation is to grant neighborhood commercial (LR) district zoning. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, see pages 1 - 2. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: November 19, 2024: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: December 12, 2024: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: None at this time. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject rezoning area consists of approximately 93 acres and is located on the west side of South Turnersville Road, nearly one quarter of a mile south of its intersection with Turnersville Road and North Turnersville Road. It is within the City of Austin’s limited purpose jurisdiction and within the Sunfield Municipal Utility District. However, it is not included in the Sunfield Planned Unit Development (PUD). It is adjacent to the PUD along the north, west, and southern boundaries. The property is undeveloped as well as the surrounding areas within the Sunfield PUD. C14-2024-0150 Page 2 To the west of the PUD area are single family residences. The area to the east across South Turnersville Road consists of undeveloped land, some single family residences on large tracts, and limited commercial services. Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map) and A-1 (Aerial). The Sunfield PUD comprises of 482.5 acres and is located east of IH-35. The proposed extension of Main Street within the PUD will border the northern property line of the subject rezoning area. Access is proposed from the future Main Street as well as South Turnersville Road. The Sunfield PUD Land Use Plan includes greenbelt/parkland to the south of the subject property and mixed uses to the west. Please refer to Exhibit B. The applicant has requested neighborhood commercial (LR) district zoning for the development of a new high school (2800 students) to serve the growing student population of both Travis and Hays counties in this area. The (LR) zoning district will allow Hays County Independent School District (HCISD) to partner with banks, restaurants, and stores on their campus for student job training and to provide campus services. However, HCISD does not intend …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-84-022(RCA) - Riata Restrictive Covenant Amendment DISTRICT: 6 ADDRESS: 5636 1/2, 5621 1/2, 5705, 5729 1/2 Diehl Trail OWNER/APPLICANT: DK Riata LLC (Kathryn Jorgensen) AGENT: Land Use Solutions (Michele Haussmann) ZONING: MF-4-CO AREA: 17.078 acres REQUEST: The applicant is requesting an amendment to this restrictive covenant to remove the thirty (30) units per acre maximum. CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the proposed amendment to the public restrictive covenant. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: November 19, 2024 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: In this case, the applicant is requesting to amend a public restrictive covenant that was recorded in 1984 in association with zoning case C14-84-022. The applicant is asking to amend to this restrictive covenant to remove the thirty (30) units per acre maximum since it is higher than the existing eighteen (18) units per acre maximum stipulated by the conditional overlay in zoning Ordinance No. 20080131-101 for this property (please see Applicant’s Request Letter - Exhibit C and Original Restrictive Covenant – Exhibit D). The staff recommends the applicant’s request to amend the conditions of this public restrictive covenant because the property in question is currently developed with a 307-unit multifamily project, which has a density of eighteen (18) units per acre. As the units per acre limit is more restrictive in the current zoning ordinance, Ordinance No. 20080131-101, there is no need to maintain the less restrictive condition in the public restrictive covenant from 1984. The applicant agrees with the staff’s recommendation. EXISTING ZONING AND LAND USES: ZONING Site MF-4-CO SF-2 North South GO-CO, MF-3 East West GO-CO, LI SF-2 LAND USES Multifamily Single-Family Residential Office/Warehouse, Multifamily (Riata Apartments) Office/Warehouse (Highflex), Undeveloped Single-Family Residential AREA STUDY: Golden Triangle Area Study WATERSHED: Walnut Creek CAPITOL VIEW CORRIDOR: N/A NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: AREA CASE HISTORIES: NUMBER C14-2007-0211 (Clear Water: 5701-5725 Diehl Trail) REQUEST GO-MU-CO to MF-4 2 HILL COUNTRY ROADWAY: N/A COMMISSION 12/18/07: Approved the staff recommendation of MF-4-CO zoning with following proposed CO: 1) Development on the site shall be limited to less than to less than 2,260 trips per day. 2) There shall be a 25-foot vegetative buffer (within the required compatibility setback) CITY COUNCIL 01/10/2008: Approved MF-4-CO zoning by consent, with the following amendment to allow additional trees to be planted in the vegetative buffer and the necessary improvements to allow trees to …
